Rexel/GCG (RWL)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Rexel S.A., through Rexel USA, Inc., of sole control of GCG Acquisition Holdings, LP, together with its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries, RWL Advanced Solutions Limited and RWL Telecom Solution Limited, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:13 October 2026
- Publication date:13 October 2026
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Outcome:Pending
Timetable
- Current deadline:
- 25 November 2026
Parties Involved
Rexel S.A.
Rexel S.A. is a French public company listed on Euronext Paris, and is a distributor of electrical products, services and solutions for the industrial, commercial and residential markets. Rexel S.A., through its affiliates, offers electrical installation equipment, conduits and cables, lighting, security and communication, climate control, tools, renewable energies and energy management, and white and brown goods. Rexel S.A. is active in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
GCG Acquisition Holdings, LP
GCG Acquisition Holdings, LP is a limited partnership, which is currently owned and controlled by Audax Private Equity, and is a holding company for the GCG business. Based in Delaware, USA, GCG is a distributor of wire, cable, and connectivity solutions, serving several markets, including industrial automation, communications, data centres, and industrial original equipment manufacturers. GCG’s activities in the State are conducted primarily through its Irish-based subsidiary, RWL Advanced Solutions Limited.
RWL Advanced Solutions Limited
RWL Advanced Solutions Limited is a distributor of network and communications infrastructure products, primarily structured cabling, racks and cabinets, containment and fibre intended for data centre, commercial, and telecom industries.
Contacts
Isabella Pandelli isabellapandelli@ccpc.ie, Leo Hopkins leohopkins@ccpc.ie

